The DCitizens coordinator Hugo Nicolau will present the project to the Associate Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems (LARSyS) members on May 24 at 15h. The seminar series is kicking-off to discuss DCitizens and similar research opportunities in Twinning EU calls. The LARSyS seminar and DCitizens aim to foster collaboration between the four research units…
DCitizens selected two projects answering our Call for Collaborative Projects. DCitizens were looking for projects that would use digital technologies to promote positive social change in Lisbon. Project 1: Balcão do Bairro This project aims to empower communities and individuals at risk of social exclusion to leverage the full potential of e-government platforms. We will…
We are organising a Special Track at the ACM Conference on Information Technology for Social Good (GoodIT) for work that foregrounds the citizen perspective, be it in terms of methodology, epistemology or, more practically, in terms of the envisioning and development of systems that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ways that will improve the lives and prospects…
DCitizens is offering an exciting opportunity to community-based organisations looking for a technological partner for their projects. We just opened the first call for collaborative projects. We are seeking innovative projects that have the potential to make a real impact in the community through digital technologies. This includes projects in the fields of healthcare, education,…
The DCitizens project has recently organised its kick-off meeting in Lisbon. During three days, the consortium and local partners gathered to establish the work plan for the next three years. During this time, engineers, psychologists and other experts will work closely with local citizens aiming to foster digital civics in Lisbon. About the project By…